EU Delegation’s Visit to Iran “Just for Show”: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the visit of a 70-member European delegation to Iran is just a show and they are seeking their political goals rather than economic ones.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, November 12, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Craftsmen Turn Palm Leaves into Superb Artworks

The residents of the city of Jiroft in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman weave the leaves of palm tree and create very beautiful handicrafts.

Mashhad Home to Iran’s Biggest Mobile Library

The biggest mobile library of Iran in terms of geographical coverage is located in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, a senior official said.

Two Analyses on Recent Developments in Saudi Arabia

A political commentator has put forward two possible scenarios regarding the events unfolding in Saudi Arabia.

Iran Denies Being Involved in Bahrain Pipeline Explosion

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as “baseless and cheap” the claims raised by Bahraini officials linking Iran to an oil pipeline explosion in the tiny Persian Gulf Island.

Unique Votive Food Annually Cooked in Iran’s Yazd

In one of the relatively old neighbourhoods of Yazd, a special votive food offering (Nazri) is cooked and distributed among people.

Spokesman Expresses Regret over Macron’s Iran Comments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran expects France not to be swayed by the allegations raised by some Persian Gulf states with the aim of tarnishing the image of the Islamic Republic.

‘Saudi Arabia Seeks to Destabilize Lebanon with US Green Light’

A senior Iranian official says Saudi Arabia and its regional allies are trying to destabilize Lebanon having received the green light from the US.

Vienna University of Music Keen to Promote Ties with Iran

A senior official with University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has expressed the hope that Iran and Austria would expand their cooperation in the field of music.

Riyadh to Allow Hariri to Pay Short Visit to Beirut: Report

Media reports say that Riyadh is going to allow Saad Hariri, the Lebanese premier who declared his resignation in Saudi Arabia, to have a short visit to Beirut before leaving for Europe, where he is supposed to live for the rest of his life.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, November 11, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Establish University in Syria’s Idlib

Iran and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a branch of Islamic Azad University in the Syrian city of Idlib.

Hariri under Pressure throughout Resignation Video: Expert

A body language expert says former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri was visibly in distress throughout a video reading out his resignation letter.

Concept of “Moderate” Islam Originates in West: Turkey’s Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for pledging to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”, saying the concept is a false one originated from the West.

Iran Warns about Saudi Arabia’s “Divisive” Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has warned about the destructive consequences of Saudi Arabia’s “divisive and half-baked” policies for the entire region.

IRGC Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Iran; Pilot Killed

A Sukhoi-22 fighter jet belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has crashed in southern Iran near the city of Sarvestan, Fars Province.

‘Iran Ultimate Winner in Region as It Has Boots on the Ground’

Ali Hussein Bakeer, a Turkish analyst close to Muslim Brotherhood with anti-Iran tendencies, has weighed in on the current situation in the United States and the Arab-Sunni Front to confront Iran.

Children in Terror-Hit Lands Born with Explosive Belts

An Iranian political analyst has warned that children with a sense of revenge are likely to be born if terrorism is not uprooted.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Philippines Saturday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit the Philippine capital of Manila on Saturday, November 11.

Iran, Uzbekistan Agree on Roadmap for Mutual Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov agreed on a roadmap for expansion of bilateral ties in various fields.

“Non-Interference in Saudi Domestic Developments in Iran’s Interests”

A political analyst says Iran should not intervene in Saudi Arabia’s internal developments at this juncture when the country is passing through its transition period.

Riyadh Brazenly Meddling in Lebanon’s Internal Affairs: Iranian Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says Saudi Arabia is so shameless that it interferes in Lebanon’s domestic affairs by forcing its premier to resign.

Era of Unilateral Security Has Come to End: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of unilateral security and living in ivory towers and ensuring security based on military power has come to an end since a long time ago.

EU’s Mogherini, Iran’s Zarif Meet in Uzbekistan

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have held talks in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

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